hidden costs, rusting relics.

[snagged in outlet 3]

1 hour ago, tjm said:

If you say so, although, I thought P&G were soap sellers. 

Crisco

 

Introduced in June 1911 by Procter & Gamble, it was the first shortening to be made entirely of vegetable oil, originally cottonseed oil. 

[Terrierman]

Coconut oil fueled diesel vehicles in the Philippines (and I'm sure other places) during WWII.  Seems poised to make a comeback as well.

Whale oil lamps are probably not going to make a comeback.